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lunes, 31 de enero de 2011

HINDU FESTIVAL IN FEBRUARY 8TH-VASANT PANCHAMI-SARASWATI PUJA

On this day, Saraswati Devi is worshipped. This day is of special significance for the students. They place their books at the feet of Devi seeking wisdom and blessings.
Saraswati Devi puja is performed by offering roli, moli, yellow flowers..., gulal, fruits, yellow-coloured sweets (sohanpapdi sweet made with besan

THE TUESDAY FAST

II  Mangalvar (Tuesday) Vrat Katha (Story) II
II मंगलवार व्रत कथा II
It is a popular fast, and is dedicated Mahavir Hanuman, who rendered great service to Lord Rama. On this day strict fast is kept, and Hanumanji is worshipped with sweets and fruits. The story of Mangalvar should be heard or read and Hanuman Chalisa is read and recited. From Mangalvar vrat, flows success, happiness, strength, both physical and moral, and quick recovery from illness. It also helps in overcoming the enemies.

A SIMPLE AND PRACTICAL WAY TO FIND PEACE

ANY TIME ANYONE COMPLAINS OF WORRY,ANXIETY,DEPRESSION,FEAR,HATRED OR WHATEVERTHE CAUSE-LET HIM SIT BACK AND ANALYZE THE CAUSE.IF HE IS SINCERE HE WILL FIND OUT THAT HE WANTED SOMETHING FOR HIMSELF.SELFISH DESIRES CAUSE ALL PROBLEMS.DO THINGS FOR SAKE OF OTHERS,NOT FOR YOURSELF.A SIMPLE AND PRACTICAL WAY TO FIND PEACE.

domingo, 30 de enero de 2011

The Monday fast!!!!

Why do they call Shiva the Matchmaker God?

In Hinduism, there's a fast to honor practically every deity. In northern India, Monday is Shiva's day, while on Tuesday, the Hanuman devotees keep a fast. In the South, the Tuesday fast honors Skanda, while Thursday is the fast day for Vishnu. In the intimate rituals of vrata or fasting, devotees come close to the deity, adding their personal wishes to their prayers.
Shiva is the god most Hindus turn to for good spouses and a harmonious family life. A very complex God, Shiva is not only temperamental and passionate but also deeply responsive to sincere devotion.

Because Hindu mythology tells us that Parvati, Shiva's consort, won him over by meditation and fasting, many married women and single girls keep his fast.
What have you all to say?How is the monday fast carried out?

Navratri Fasting – How to do Navaratri Upvaas?

There are many Hindus who observe Navratri Vrat or fasting during the nine days of Navratras. Most people observe a partial fast during Navaratri and abstain from non-vegetarian food, alcohol etc. The fasting is generally dedicated to Goddess Durga. In South India, especially in Kerala, Navratri Vrat is dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi. Puranas indicated that the importance of Navarathri fast was narrated by Goddess Durga to one of her devotees There are no strict rules for any fasting in Hindu religion and usually, the devotees decide how they want to do the fasting during the period.

ANY IDEA AS TO HOW TO DO THE NAVRATRI PUJA AND THE FAST? FEEL FREE TO SHARE ALL INFORMATION.

Shanivar Vrat: Saturday Fasting Dedicated To Hindu God Shani and Hanuman

Talk about Shani or Sani to a Hindu and the first reaction will be fear and then the mentioning of ill effects and troubles. Shani is dreaded by Hindus, especially by those who believe in astrology. Many people observe an Upvaas or fast to avoid the adversities and misfortunes on Shanivar or Saturday. It is believed that those who have the blessing of Lord Hanuman are protected from the wrath of Shani.


Y OU ARE FREE TO GIVE YOUR OPINION OR TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS ON SHANI AND THE WAY TO CARRY OUT THE FAST.ANY SUGGESTIONS AS TO HOW TO CARRY OUT THIS FAST ON SATURDAY AND THE BENEFITS OF THE FAST????

VAISHNU DEVI MATA



Four objectives of human life as brought forward by Indian spiritual beliefs are—Dharm (righteousness), Kaam (Pleasure), Moksh (Knowledge) and Arth (Wealth). When people visit the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi Maa all these four blessings are conferred on them. It is believed that no one goes empty handed from the great pilgrimage of  Vaishno Devi Maa.


Pilgrimage is, of course, a quest and expression of one’s faith! When you look at the innumerable crowd of devotees visiting Vaishno Devi and Amarnath every year—it will surely make you wonder, which invisible force compel so many expectants year after year. Nevertheless, it’s some sort of miracle that every year devotees assemble in large numbers to pay their homage to Vaishno Devi Maa in spite of severe cold, landslide and huge distance. 
JAI MATA DI!!!

LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE BEEN TO VAISHNU DEVI AND YOUR EXPERIENCE WHEN YOU GOT THERE!


What are the advantages of seven basic Hindu gods?

Indra:
1. The most important god of the vedic period.
2. Shakti:
1. The most powerful gods of the real world
2. Considered as the mother goddess3. Brahma The first Hindu god that enables us to achieve in the real world.The god of reasoning.

4. Vishnu:. The central and default god of Hinduism5. Shiva: Abolishes our ability to maintain status quo and thus enables us to progress eternally
6. Shani:1. The status altering god
7. Yama:The god of compulsion or authority

Why hindus consider the cow as a sacred animal?

Indian society in ancient times was primarily an agrarian society. Cow milk was used for children and in some cases replaced mother’s milk. Bulls were used to plough the fields. Cow therefore was an important part of every household. So there is little surprise that in a culture where everything in nature is considered as manifestation of God, an important animal like cow was (and still is) considered sacred and became part of Hindu mythology and religion

MORE ANSWERS ARE WELCOME! 

Nature never discriminates.It has made the same knowledge equally available to everyone.When the mind is calm and clean it can get all the ideas,for in such a mind knowledge dawns by itself.

So many questions and even more doubts where religion is concerned.Many of us carry out our prayers just for the sake of praying,but what about the younger generation and their so many unanswered questions.What is the significance of worship,whether at home or at the temple?Also is there any prescribed method for doing it?

Why is Shiv puja done on a Monday and Hanuman worshipped on a Tuesday and Saturday?Do we all know how to carry out the prayers on these days?
Do we all know about the Durga Puja and how it is carried about?You would like to have the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa 108 times at your place but do not know how to go about it?
As I said so many questions and of course all this could be found on internet but don't you all think that we should all share our knowledge and our experiences?


Many of us must have gone for pilgrimages.So lets start by sharing some of your experiences during the trip.